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Old 02-01-2012, 10:33am   #1
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'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead in apparent suicide

"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks on home Wednesday morning.

Law enforcement sources said police arrived at Cornelius' home around 4 a.m. He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case was ongoing.

The sources said there was no sign of foul play, but the Los Angeles Police Department was investigating.

In a 2010 interview with The Times, he said he was excited about a movie project he was developing about "Soul Train."

"We've been in discussions with several people about getting a movie off the ground. It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project," he said. "It's going to be about some of the things that really happened on the show."

According to a Times article, Cornelius’ “Soul Train” became the longest-running first-run nationally syndicated show in television history, bringing African American music and style to the world for 35 years.

Cornelius stopped hosting the show in 1993, and “Soul Train” ceased production in 2006.


'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead in apparent suicide - latimes.com
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Old 02-01-2012, 10:37am   #2
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Soul Train finally pulls into station.
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:16pm   #3
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He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

Damn, Don. That sucks. Wonder if he was battling a terminal illness?
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:45pm   #4
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Wow another one of that culture dies by gun fire. The only thing strange is it appears to be self inflicted!
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Old 02-01-2012, 1:37pm   #5
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Man... I remember watching that show every saturday as a kid then going around the house repeating "The Sooouuuullll Train!!"
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Old 02-01-2012, 1:48pm   #6
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He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

Damn, Don. That sucks. Wonder if he was battling a terminal illness?
For what it's worth, local radio sites "sources" who claim he had been in poor health in recent years. They didn't specify what issues he may have had.
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Old 02-01-2012, 2:38pm   #7
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Wow another one of that culture dies by gun fire. The only thing strange is it appears to be self inflicted!
That's a horseshit comment.

Don Cornelius started that show with his own money at a time when black music on TV wasn't exactly the hottest thing going. He did pretty damn well for an ex-DJ.

He had issues later on and I imagine this episode will be related to his health.

RIP, Don.
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Old 02-01-2012, 2:40pm   #8
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Wow another one of that culture dies by gun fire. The only thing strange is it appears to be self inflicted!
WTF is that supposed to mean?


Don.
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Sad that his son is the one that found his father.
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Watched it every Sat.
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I heard some talking head on TV say that he shot himself in the torso.

Who the hell commits suicide by shooting themselves in the torso?

They also said there was no suicide note. I wonder if there's more to the story?
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He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

Damn, Don. That sucks. Wonder if he was battling a terminal illness?
That was my first thought as well.
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He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

Damn, Don. That sucks. Wonder if he was battling a terminal illness?
I heard he was suffering, and made arrangements to make sure his ex wife was taken care of and added her to his life policy shortly before
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Wow another one of that culture dies by gun fire. The only thing strange is it appears to be self inflicted!
What the ****ing ****?

That is just an unacceptable thing to say. Not cool.
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He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

Damn, Don. That sucks. Wonder if he was battling a terminal illness?
My first thought as well....If so, he's an even bigger man, than his legacy...
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NBC reported he had some serious health issues.
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I didn't know he was Canadian.
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I always watched that show when i was really young, hes voice was intense, and he was defenitely a good showman for sure
very sad indeed RIP
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Soooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll........

Train.

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What the fuk is the matter with you.
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